Honda CR-V vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Ford Escape
- Length180.6 in
- Height66.1 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,307 lb – 3,512 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Ford Escape width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 2.5 in shorter (180.6 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 2.0 in narrower (73.0 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 219 lb heavier (3,410 lb vs 3,628 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 219 lb heavier (3,410 lb vs 3,628 lb)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 2.0 in narrower (73.0 in vs 75.0 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 2.5 in shorter (180.6 in vs 178.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 105.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.6 in | 178.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 75.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 105.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,410 lb | 3,628 lb | 219 lb |
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